Category: Events - WTOP News

Prehistoric beasts, trains and Christmas cheer: Experience ‘Dino-Mite’ at the US Botanic Garden!

Credit: WTOP/Matt Kaufax

Prehistoric beasts, trains and Christmas cheer: Experience ‘Dino-Mite’ at the US Botanic Garden!

Bethesda high school hopes to land Michelle Obama as commencement speaker

Bethesda high school hopes to land Michelle Obama as commencement speaker

‘It probably saved my life’: DC residents share what Fort Dupont Ice Arena means to them

‘It probably saved my life’: DC residents share what Fort Dupont Ice Arena means to them

It’s ‘Ice Ice Baby’ in DC’s Ward 7 thanks to $39M ice arena

It’s ‘Ice Ice Baby’ in DC’s Ward 7 thanks to $39M ice arena

A Northern Va. police department celebrates 250 years of the Marines with cake and a sword

A Northern Va. police department celebrates 250 years of the Marines with cake and a sword

A runner’s delight? DC and Virginia welcome event where participants must eat Taco Bell while running 50K

A runner’s delight? DC and Virginia welcome event where participants must eat Taco Bell while running 50K

More Events

Fiesta DC ‘show must go on’ despite concerns over ICE arrests

Fiesta DC ‘show must go on’ despite concerns over ICE arrests

National Archives to display complete US Constitution for first time in history

National Archives to display complete US Constitution for first time in history

DC Tap Fest marks 17th year with all-star dancers, local pride

DC Tap Fest marks 17th year with all-star dancers, local pride

Things to do in the DC area: DC JazzFest, Md. State Fair … and more!

Things to do in the DC area: DC JazzFest, Md. State Fair … and more!

DC’s Monarch Novelties opens its doors for one last time

DC’s Monarch Novelties opens its doors for one last time

Spectators watch as fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument on July 4, 2022 in Washington, DC. Crowds lined the National Mall to watch the capitals annual fireworks show celebrating Independence Day.

July 3

WATCH: Patriotic performances, dazzling fireworks mark America’s 249th birthday

‘A Capitol Fourth,’ scavenger hunts: July Fourth events at the National Mall

‘A Capitol Fourth,’ scavenger hunts: July Fourth events at the National Mall

Where to find the top July 4 restaurant and bar deals in DC

Where to find the top July 4 restaurant and bar deals in DC

Mayor’s office hopes DC summer events bring fun, music and economic boost

Mayor’s office hopes DC summer events bring fun, music and economic boost

Open Streets DC takes over Capitol Hill on Saturday

Open Streets DC takes over Capitol Hill on Saturday

Spring E-CARE event in Arlington featured a long line of cars

Spring E-CARE event in Arlington featured a long line of cars

Southeast DC arts center celebrates 10 years with Juneteenth anniversary party

Southeast DC arts center celebrates 10 years with Juneteenth anniversary party

Juneteenth 2025: A roundup of celebrations in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Juneteenth 2025: A roundup of celebrations in DC, Maryland and Virginia

God, gays and pride: Religious organizations reach out to members of the LGBTQ+ community

God, gays and pride: Religious organizations reach out to members of the LGBTQ+ community

‘No one asked for this’: Protests against Trump to coincide with DC military parade

‘No one asked for this’: Protests against Trump to coincide with DC military parade

New putt-putt course at DC’s Wharf celebrates ‘America 250’

New putt-putt course at DC’s Wharf celebrates ‘America 250’

‘I’ll remember for the rest of my life’: WorldPride DC comes to a close

‘I’ll remember for the rest of my life’: WorldPride DC comes to a close

Road closures for 2025 WorldPride Festival could impact weekend traffic

Road closures for 2025 WorldPride Festival could impact weekend traffic

Galleries and Video

Spectators watch as fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument on July 4, 2022 in Washington, DC. Crowds lined the National Mall to watch the capitals annual fireworks show celebrating Independence Day.

July 3

WATCH: Patriotic performances, dazzling fireworks mark America’s 249th birthday

Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.